Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Center

Reference: 30825993159_1786392334

Freelance Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Remote (South Africa)

We are partnering with a UK-based Data Centre specialist consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the delivery of hyperscale data centre projects on a freelance basis.

Requirements:
* Strong mechanical building services design experience
* Proven experience on hyperscale data centres
* Experience with power infrastructure, including UPS systems, transformers, and associated critical infrastructure, is essential
* Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality design documentation remotely
Candidates must have their own licensed software, including:
* Microsoft Office Suite
* Autodesk Revit Suite (Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection)

Location: Fully remote from South Africa Contract: Freelance / Contract

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading UK-based data centre consultancy on cutting-edge mission-critical projects while remaining fully remote from South Africa.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
email: [email protected]

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Johannesburg

Freelance

Added 10/08/2026
Reference: 30825993159_1786392334

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Center

Johannesburg
Freelance

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